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WWE stacks the final SmackDown before Backlash in Jacksonville, with Jacob Fatu opening the show ahead of his World Heavyweight Championship clash with Roman Reigns, plus Damian Priest vs. Talla Tonga, Gunther’s appearance, Tiffany Stratton vs. Kiana James for the Women’s US Championship, a Ripley/Flair/Alexa Bliss vs. Fatal Influence segment, and a Gingerbread Man funeral as the go-home episode heats up.
Fightful Select reports WWE talent can publicly express displeasure with the Pat McAfee angle, with Damian Priest among critics; McAfee was revealed as the mystery caller in the Randy Orton–Cody Rhodes storyline, fueling discussion about WrestleMania’s direction.
WWE isn’t restricting talent from talking about the Pat McAfee storyline; Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp says the company is comfortable with public discussion and is continuing to tweak creative plans behind the scenes ahead of SmackDown as backlash persists.
Damian Priest criticized WWE's Pat McAfee storyline with Randy Orton on SmackDown, calling it 'sucks' and saying many in the locker room weren’t happy. He argued the PG show could still elevate talent without McAfee’s profanity-laden appearances and questioned the benefit to other wrestlers, noting the storyline felt unnecessary to him.
On SmackDown, two new number-one contenders for the tag titles were crowned: Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss defeated Giulia & Kiana James to earn a shot at Nia Jax & Lash Legend for the Women’s Tag Team Titles, while Damian Priest and R-Truth won a Tag Team Turmoil to become the men’s contenders and will face the Motor City Machine Guns for the WWE Tag Team Titles.
Sami Zayn won a chaotic four-way against Randy Orton, Damian Priest, and Trick Williams at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 24, 2026, after hitting Priest with a Helluva Kick; Orton dominated early with power moves and table slams, Trick Williams interfered to derail pins, and McIntyre tried a post-match attack that Zayn repelled as pyro signaled the victory.
Spoilers from the January 16 WWE SmackDown in London reveal Randy Orton, Trick Williams, Damian Priest, and Sami Zayn winning their qualifying bouts to advance to a fatal four-way for the World Heavyweight Championship No.1 contendership at Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 24.
Drew McIntyre celebrated as WWE Champion on SmackDown in London, while four contenders secured a shot at the title at the Royal Rumble: Randy Orton defeated The Miz, Trick Williams beat Matt Cardona, Damian Priest toppled Solo Sikoa, and Sami Zayn defeated Ilja Dragunov. Carmelo Hayes retained the U.S. Championship against Leon Slater. The show also teased Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu for Saturday Night’s Main Event and set up additional Rumble-related moments, wrapping with Trick Williams’s post-match attack on Zayn.
During the August 22, 2025, episode of WWE SmackDown in Dublin, Ireland, Aleister Black made a surprise appearance but was confronted and beaten down by Damian Priest, marking Priest's return after a three-week absence and setting up potential future storylines.
WWE star Damian Priest faced travel delays en route to the Survivor Series: WarGames event in Vancouver, causing a last-minute scramble for the Countdown show panel. Despite missing a scheduled interview, Priest arrived in time for his rematch against GUNTHER for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. The event also features other high-profile matches, including LA Knight vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and a triple threat for the Intercontinental Title. Fans can follow the action live from Rogers Arena.
The latest episode of WWE Raw featured a four-way match for a World Title shot and a women's battle royal for a Women's World Title opportunity, following the Crown Jewel PLE in Saudi Arabia. Damian Priest won the main event, earning a shot at Gunther's World Heavyweight Title, while Iyo Sky emerged victorious in the women's battle royal. The show also included a notable promo segment with Sami Zayn and The Usos, and a strong match between Dragon Lee and Chad Gable. Overall, the episode was well-received for its engaging matches and storylines.
The November 4 episode of WWE Raw, taped in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featured the fallout from WWE Crown Jewel 2024. Highlights included Liv Morgan celebrating her title win, a women's battle royal won by SKY to become the next title challenger, and a main event where Damian Priest won a No. 1 Contender match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. The show also included appearances by The Usos, Dragon Lee defeating Chad Gable, and The War Raiders beating The New Day.
On tonight's WWE Raw, Damian Priest is set to face WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio, following Priest's attack on Mysterio last week. This match comes ahead of Priest's title defense against Drew McIntyre at Clash at the Castle. The episode will also feature appearances by Women's World Champion Liv Morgan, a tag match between New Day and Authors of Pain, and a bout between Ludwig Kaiser and Sheamus. Other storylines include Braun Strowman hunting JD McDonagh, Sami Zayn's efforts with Otis, and potential developments in the women's tag team division.
Liv Morgan retained her Women's World Title by defeating Becky Lynch in a Steel Cage Match, with an inadvertent assist from "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, whom she kissed post-match. World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest confronted King of the Ring winner Gunther, and Drew McIntyre reminded Priest to focus on their upcoming title match. Braun Strowman defeated JD McDonagh despite interference attempts, and Ricochet vs. Ilja Dragunov ended in a no-contest due to Bron Breakker's interference. Other notable matches included Rey Mysterio defeating Carlito and "Big" Bronson Reed overcoming Otis.
Damian Priest reacted negatively on Twitter to Dominik Mysterio's accidental interference that helped Liv Morgan win the Women's World Championship at the 2024 WWE King and Queen of The Ring event.